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News Releases: 2011 (128)
January 06, 2011 08:26
Air Quality, Tank Violations Cited at Minnesota Beet Sugar Co-Op Plant
The plant recorded 32 violations of air-quality standards for hydrogen sulfide, and at times exceeded the limit on nitrous oxide emissions.
January 06, 2011 08:23
MPCA Places 3M Cottage Grove Wastewater Discharge Permit on Public Notice
The 30-day public notice period began January 3, 2011.
January 06, 2011 08:16
Stormwater Violations Cost Ogilivie Raceway More than $11,000
The alleged stormwater violations occurred during the 2009 construction of the auto race track near Ogilvie, in Kanabec County.
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November
- Looking for Signs of an Improving Economy? Check Your Trash Bin.
- Corn Plus Ethanol Facility in Winnebago Will Pay $310,000 Environmental Penalty
- MPCA Enforcement Actions Total Nearly $690,000 in Third Quarter of 2011
- Comments Invited on Expansion of Egg Farm in Sibley County
- Central Boiler Agrees to $22,000 Penalty, is Taking Actions to Settle Alleged Air Permit, Reporting Violations
- Water Quality Violations Cost Long Prairie Packing Co. $52,000
- MPCA Seeks Comments on Northern Metals Environmental Assessment
- MPCA Begins Accepting Applications for $350,000 in Clean Diesel Grant Funding
- MPCA Releases Report on Pollution in Carver, Bevens Creeks
- MPCA Invites Comments on Water Quality Improvement Report for Streams in Zumbro River Watershed
- Petroleum-Contaminated Soils to be Removed from Former Northwest Refinery Site in New Brighton
- Test Drive an All-Electric Vehicle
September
- Very Unhealthy Levels of Pollution Detected Overnight Near BWCA Fire Have Dropped, but MPCA Continues to Urge People to Exercise Caution
- Reduce Exposure if You Smell Smoke or See Haze, MPCA Advises
- If There’s Smoke, Ash Falling Where You Are, Take Precautions, MPCA Advises
- MPCA Reissues Permit for Rice County Landfill
- MPCA Seeks Comments on Revised Water Quality Improvement Report for Little Rock Lake
- Sept. 13 MPCA Citizens' Board Meeting Will Consider Keetac Air Permit
- Haze in Air Likely from Fires in Northern Minnesota and Canada
- Mower County Gravel Pit Owner Will Pay $19,000 for Environmental Violations
- Environmental Review of Proposed Kandiyohi County Landfill Expansion is Open for Public Comment
- MPCA Seeks Comments on Proposed Prairieland Conversion in Martin County
August
- MPCA Seeks Comments on Water Quality Improvement Report for Ann, Emma Lakes
- Get Ready for the Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair
- Governor Dayton to Honor Three Environmental Projects at the Eco Experience on Thursday
- Blue or White? How About a Green-Collar Job? Find Out All About Green Jobs at the Eco Experience
- Stop By the Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair to See Our Healthy Local Foods Area
- MPCA Enforcement Actions Total More Than $470,000 in Second Quarter of 2011
- Environmental Review of Proposed Coal-Handling Facility at Stewart is Open for Public Comment
- St. Paul District Energy Operation Pays $55,000 Environmental Penalty
- New Exhibits Will Help Eco Experience Visitors Learn About Minnesota's Lakes, Streams, Watersheds
- Visit the Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair to Find Renewable Energy Options for Projects Big or Small
- Kick Gas at the Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair
- Chanhassen Firm Will Pay $8,920 Fine, Install Safer Degreasing Unit for Alleged Hazardous Waste Violations
- MPCA Penalizes Hibbing Taconite Co. $15,250 for Alleged Air Quality Violations
- What Can I Do to Save Energy and Money? Stop by the Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair
- Something New, Something Borrowed and Something Blue. No It's Not a Wedding, It's the All New Green Crossing at the Eco Experience-Minnesota State Fair
- Prinsburg Business is Fined $17,700 for Environmental Violations
- Interplastic Corp. Agrees to $15,000 Fine, $263,800 in Facility Improvements for Alleged Hazardous Waste Violations
- Suzlon Rotor Corp. Receives $490,000 Penalty for Pollution Violations
- MPCA Extends Comment Periods for 5 Water Quality Projects
- MPCA Issues Report on Permitting Timeliness
June
- MPCA Services During Shutdown will be Severely Limited
- MPCA Seeks Comments on Proposed Reissuance of Permit for U of M Facility
- Marshall-Area Cattle Producer Receives $10,000 Penalty for Manure-Contaminated Runoff
- Get Ready for the Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair
- BGR Dairy to Pay $12,075 Penalty for Alleged Feedlot Violations Near Lake Park
- MPCA Solicits Comments on Water Quality Improvement Report for Cedar, McMahon lakes
- MPCA Releases Water Quality Improvement Report on Shingle, Bass Creeks
- MPCA Seeks Comments on Elk River Watershed Water Quality Improvement Report
- MPCA Invites Comments on Proposed Reissuance of Permit for NSP's Chestnut Service Center in Minneapolis
- MPCA Solicits Comments on Environmental Review of Wastewater Project
- MPCA Invites Comments on Proposed Modification of Permit for Alliant Techsystems Proving Grounds in St. Francis
- Stormwater Violations Cost Cass County, Tri-City Paving More Than $45,000
- Rock County Cattle Farm Expansion Plan Open for Public Review
- Public Meeting Set for U.S. Steel Keetac Mining Proposal
- MPCA has Issued an Air Pollution Health Alert
- MPCA Seeks Comments on Buffalo Creek Water Quality Improvement Report
- High Temperatures Can Bring Harmful Algal Blooms
May
- MPCA to Begin Summer Field Work Throughout Minnesota
- MPCA Proposes to Remove Twin Cities Sites from State Superfund List
- Retired Environmental Professionals Sought to Assist Minnesota Small Businesses, Nonprofits, Institutions
- Northshore Mining Company Penalized $26,087 for Pollution Violations
- MPCA Seeks Comments on Diamond Lake Water Quality Improvement Report
- MPCA Seeks Comments on Little Rock Lake Water Quality Improvement Report
- Public Invited to Learn about Upper St. Louis and East Swan Rivers' Water Quality
- MPCA Asking for Comments on Perham Wastewater Facility Expansion
- MPCA Enforcement Actions Total More Than $420,000 in First Quarter of 2011
- Environmental Violations Cost Progressive Rail $75,000
- MPCA Releases Minnesota River Basin Study on Stream Biological Communities
- Oronoco Mobile Home Park Fined for Wastewater, Solid Waste Violations
- City of Winnebago Pays $12,700 Penalty for Wastewater Violations
- Comments Invited on Proposed Production Increase of Ethanol Plant in Martin County
- Mesabi Nugget, Steel Dynamics Penalized $12,500 for Pollution Violations
April
- Farmer, Other Volunteers Check Health of Minnesota's Lakes and Streams
- MPCA Adopts Metro Solid Waste Management Policy Plan
- MPCA Commends Outstanding Wastewater-Treatment Operators
- Applications are Now Being Accepted for Minnesota GreenCorps
- Highwater Ethanol to Pay $150,000 Environmental Penalty
- Public Comment Period for Water Pollution Reports on Cottonwood, Redwood Rivers Runs Through May 25
- Comments are Sought on Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Proposed Expansion of Long Prairie Wastewater Treatment Facility
- Report on Pollution in Long, Ringo Lakes is Open for Public Comment
- MPCA Seeks Comments on Environmental Review for New Lake Elmo Sewage Line
- U.S. Steel Superfund Site Meeting will be April 20
- Metro Transit Facility Draft Air Permit is Now on Public Notice
- Clean Diesel Grants Clean Up the Air We Breathe, Give Truckers a Boost
- Local Recycling, Trash Pick-up/Drop-off is Better Alternative to Burning Garbage at Home
- Earth Day, Spring, go Hand in Hand: Tips to Make Earth-friendly Choices
- MPCA Offering $2.5 Million in Grants for Water Quality Projects
- Open House April 21 at New Location of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Marshall Office
March
- MPCA to Host Kickoff for Long Prairie and Red Eye Watershed Restoration and Protection Project April 12
- Comment Period Begins for Environmental Assessment Worksheet on Expansion at Clay County Layer Hen Facility
- "Protecting the St. Croix River Basin" Conference to be Held April 5
- MPCA Seeks Comments on Water Quality Improvement Report for South Metro Lakes
- MPCA Seeks Comments on Sweeney Lake Water Quality Improvement Report
- Flood Preparation: Move Items That Could Become Hazardous Wastes
- Multek Flexible Circuits to Pay Environmental Penalty
- Preparing Fuel Tanks for Flooding can Reduce Possible Damage to Health, Property, the Environment
- MPCA Commissioner Announces Leadership Changes
- MPCA Proposes to Delist Three Superfund Cleanup Sites
February
- Comments Sought on Reissuance of Permit for Safety-Kleen Systems' Blaine Service Center
- MPCA Seeks Comments on Water Quality Improvement Report for Bald Eagle Lake
- Taking Steps Now Can Help Rural Residents and Feedlot Operators Avoid Pollution Problems in a Flood
- MPCA Seeks Comments on Environmental Review of Forsman Farms Expansion
- Rapid Snow Melt Poses Challenges for Feedlot Manure Management
- Feedlot Violations Cost Tulenchik $20,000
- Pollution Violations Alleged at Meat-Processing Plant Bring $49,000 Penalty
- Air Quality Violations at Alfalfa Processing Plant Bring $50,000 Penalty, $52,000 Tab for Improvement Project
- Large Feedlots Receive New, 5-Year Permit; Annual Reports Due March 1
- MPCA Enforcement Actions Total More Than $355,000 in Fourth Quarter of 2010; More Than $2.7 Million in all of 2010
- MPCA Extends Public Comment Period on Draft 3M Cottage Grove Wastewater Discharge Permit
- Rural Austin Business is Fined $10,000 for Solid Waste Violations
January
- MPCA Marshall Office is Moving to New Location
- MPCA Solicits Comments on NPDES/SDS General Pesticide Permit
- Feedlot Violations Cost DHS Farms $30,000
- Comments Sought on Proposed Dairy Expansion in Fillmore County
- Air Quality, Tank Violations Cited at Minnesota Beet Sugar Co-Op Plant
- MPCA Places 3M Cottage Grove Wastewater Discharge Permit on Public Notice
- Stormwater Violations Cost Ogilivie Raceway More than $11,000
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